2001 NISSAN ALMERA low oil pressure

General SpecificationsNJEM0075
Cylinder arrangementIn-line 4
Displacement cm
3(cu in)2,184 (133.27)
Bore and stroke mm (in)86 x 94 (3.39 x 3.70)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio18.0
Compression PressureNJEM0076Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/200 rpm
Compression pressureStandard 3,138 (31.4, 32.0, 455)
Minimum 2,452 (24.5, 25.0, 356)
Differential limit between cylinders 490 (4.9, 5.0, 71)
Belt DeflectionNJEM0111
Applied belt Belt specificationBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied*
mm (in)
New AdjustedLimit for re-tighten-
ing
Air conditioner compressor belt HA type low edge belt4-5
(0.16 - 0.20)6-7
(0.24 - 0.28)8.5 (0.335)
Alternator & water pump beltHA type low-edge wide angle
belt9.0 - 10.5
(0.354 - 0.413)11.0 - 12.5
(0.433 - 0.492)16.5 (0.650)
*: When engine is cold.
Cylinder HeadNJEM0077Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Head surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.04 (0.0016)
JEM204G
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
General Specifications
EM-160

Precautions for Service EquipmentNJHA0117RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENTNJHA0117S01Follow the manufacturer's instructions for machine operation and
machine maintenance. Never introduce any refrigerant other than
that specified into the machine.
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTORNJHA0117S02Follow the manufacture's instructions for tester operation and
tester maintenance.
RHA270D
VACUUM PUMPNJHA0117S03The lubricant contained inside the vacuum pump is not compatible
with the specified lubricant for HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C systems.
The vent side of the vacuum pump is exposed to atmospheric
pressure. So the vacuum pump lubricant may migrate out of the
pump into the service hose. This is possible when the pump is
switched off after evacuation (vacuuming) and hose is connected
to it.
To prevent this migration, use a manual valve situated near the
hose-to-pump connection, as follows.
+Usually vacuum pumps have a manual isolator valve as part
of the pump. Close this valve to isolate the service hose from
the pump.
+For pumps without an isolator, use a hose equipped with a
manual shut-off valve near the pump end. Close the valve to
isolate the hose from the pump.
+If the hose has an automatic shut off valve, disconnect the
hose from the pump: as long as the hose is connected, the
valve is open and lubricating oil may migrate.
Some one-way valves open when vacuum is applied and close
under a no vacuum condition. Such valves may restrict the pump's
ability to pull a deep vacuum and are not recommended.
SHA533D
MANIFOLD GAUGE SETNJHA0117S04Be certain that the gauge face indicates R-134a or 134a. Make
sure the gauge set has 1/2²-16 ACME threaded connections for
service hoses. Confirm the set has been used only with refrigerant
HFC-134a (R-134a) along with specified lubricant.
RHA272D
SERVICE HOSESNJHA0117S05Be certain that the service hoses display the markings described
(colored hose with black stripe). All hoses must include positive
shut off devices (either manual or automatic) near the end of the
hoses opposite the manifold gauge.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Service Equipment
HA-6

Refrigeration System
REFRIGERATION CYCLENJHA0121Refrigerant FlowNJHA0121S01The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser, the liquid tank,
through the evaporator, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the evaporator coil
is controlled by an externally equalized expansion valve, located inside the heater & cooling unit.
Freeze ProtectionNJHA0121S02The compressor cycles go on and off to maintain the evaporator temperature within a specified range. When
the evaporator coil temperature falls below a specified point, the thermo control amplifier interrupts the com-
pressor operation. When the evaporator coil temperature rises above the specification, the thermo control
amplifier allows compressor operation.
Refrigerant System ProtectionNJHA0121S03Refrigerant Pressure SensorNJHA0121S0303The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure
sensor, located on the liquid tank. If the system pressure rises above, or falls below the specifications, the
refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the
ECM. ECM makes the A/C relay go OFF and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side
detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (27.5 bar, 28 kg/cm
2, 398 psi) or below about
137 kPa (1.37 bar, 1.4 kg/cm2, 20 psi).
Dual-pressure Switch
NJHA0121S0304The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the dual-pressure switch,
located on the liquid tank. If the pressure falls out of specifications, the switch opens to interrupt compressor
operation.
Pressure Relief Valve
NJHA0121S0302The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compres-
sor. When the pressure of refrigerant in the system increases to an abnormal level [more than 3,727 kPa (37.3
bar, 38 kg/cm
2, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases
refrigerant into the atmosphere.
RHA682H
DESCRIPTION
Refrigeration System
HA-13

Electronic fuel injection pump ........ EC-618, 716,
723, 757, 764, 771, 778, 785, 803
Engine compartment ................................. BT-78
Engine control circuit diagram .......... EC-25, 606
Engine control component parts
location .......................................... EC-21, 603
Engine control module (ECM) ....... EC-391, 659,
714, 792, 794, 799, 801
Engine control system diagram and
chart .............................................. EC-29, 608
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) ........................................ EC-201, 680
Engine fail-safe system ........................... EC-154
Engine oil precautions .................................. GI-7
Engine outer component parts ................. EM-11
Engine removal ................................ EM-51, 137
Engine room - See Engine
compartment .......................................... BT-78
Engine serial number ................................. GI-41
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ................................................... EC-36
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve .................................... EC-343, 425, 491
Exhaust system ................................... FE-15, 32
Exterior ...................................................... BT-47
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-563
FR02 - Wiring diagram ... EC-219, 239, 247, 451
FR02/H - Wiring diagram ................ EC-254, 458
FUEL - Wiring diagram ................... EC-299, 307
Fan switch ................................................. HA-54
Final drive (FF A/T) .................................. AT-442
Final drive (FF M/T) .............. MT-44, 77, 93, 107
Finisher, interior - See Trim ....................... BT-31
Finisher, trunk lid ....................................... BT-45
Floor trim ................................................... BT-31
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ................ AT-194
Fluids ........................................................ MA-16
Flywheel (clutch) ....................................... CL-22
Flywheel runout ................................ EM-62, 154
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Fog lamp, front .......................................... EL-89
Fork rod (M/T) .............................. MT-32, 56, 94
Forward clutch ......................................... AT-412
Freeze frame data .............................. EC-61, 72
Front axle .................................................... AX-2
Front bumper ............................................... BT-7
Front combination lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front disc brake ........................................ BR-27
Front door .................................................. BT-16
Front fog lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front fog lamp ........................................... EL-89
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................................... EC-252, 457Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-216,
224, 230, 236, 245, 450
Front seat belt ............................................. RS-5
Front seat .................................................. BT-56
Front suspension ........................................ SU-2
Front washer ............................................ EL-215
Front wiper ............................................... EL-215
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) ............................... EC-36, 612
Fuel gauge ............................................... EL-144
Fuel injection system .............. EC-297, 305, 610
Fuel injector ............................................ EC-541
Fuel precautions ........................................... GI-8
Fuel pressure check ................................. EC-40
Fuel pressure regulator ............................. EC-41
Fuel pressure release ............................... EC-40
Fuel pump relay ...................................... EC-561
Fuel pump ............................................... EC-561
Fuel system ........................................... FE-5, 20
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ................... EC-37
Fuse block ............................................... EL-577
Fuse ........................................................... EL-38
Fusible link ................................................. EL-38
G
GLOW - Wiring diagram ......................... EC-806
Garage jack and safety stand .................... GI-45
Gauges .................................................... EL-144
Gear components (M/T) ............... MT-31, 55, 93
Generator - See Alternator ....................... SC-31
Generic scan tool (GST) ........................... EC-94
Glass .......................................................... BT-17
Glow plug ................................................ EC-806
Glow relay ............................................... EC-806
Grease ...................................................... MA-16
Ground distribution .................................... EL-39
H
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ................... EL-60, 61
HEATER - Wiring diagram ........................ HA-24
HFC134a (R134a) system
precaution ................................................ HA-2
HFC134a (R134a) system service
procedure .............................................. HA-78
HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools ....................................................... HA-11
HFC134a system service equipment
precaution ................................................ HA-6
HORN - Wiring diagram .................. EL-234, 235
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................. EL-288, 290
Harness connector ...................................... EL-6
Harness layout ......................................... EL-522
Hazard warning lamp ................................ EL-96
Headlamp removal and installation ............. BT-7
Headlamp washer .................................... EL-231
Headlamp .................................................. EL-60
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4

NVH troubleshooting (SU) ........................ SU-16
NVH troubleshooting (CL) ........................... CL-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobiliser sys-
tem) precautions ....................................... GI-3
Neutral position switch .................... EC-437, 536
O
Oil pan (engine) .................................. EM-20, 89
Oil pressure (engine) ............................ LC-5, 28
Oil pump (A/T) ......................................... AT-384
Oil pump (engine) ................................. LC-5, 28
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ......... LC-8, 30
Oil seal replacement (engine) .................. EM-32
On board diagnostic system ............. EC-59, 627
Operating cylinder (clutch) ........................ CL-14
Overdrive control switch .......................... AT-341
Overrun clutch .......................................... AT-412
P
P/ANT - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-282
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) ..................................... EC-39, 613
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-366, 505
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram ...... EC-439, 537, 826
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... EL-11, 28
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-568
Park/Neutral position switch ... EC-437, 536, 826
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ............ AT-183
Park/neutral position switch (M/T) ............ MT-21
Parking brake control ................................ BR-47
Parking lamp .............................................. EL-81
Piston assembly ............................... EM-62, 155
Piston pin inspection ........................ EM-56, 145
Piston ring inspection ....................... EM-56, 145
Piston to bore clearance .................. EM-58, 147
Power antenna ........................................ EL-282
Power door lock ....................................... EL-314
Power door mirror .................................... EL-294
Power steering fluid level ............................ ST-7
Power steering gear .................................. ST-16
Power steering hydraulic pressure .............. ST-9
Power steering oil pressure switch ......... EC-567
Power steering oil pump ............................ ST-25
Power steering system bleeding ................. ST-8
Power supply routing ................................. EL-10
Power window ......................................... EL-298
Precautions (General) .................................. GI-4
Pressure plate - See Clutch cover ............ CL-22
Priming pump .................................. EC-625, 641
Q
Quick-glow system .................................. EC-806
R
RR02 - Wiring diagram .......... EC-261, 270, 278,
286, 463
RR02/H - Wiring diagram ............... EC-293, 470
Radiator ............................................... LC-16, 42
Radio - See Audio ................................... EL-258
Rear air spoiler .......................................... BT-47
Rear axle (disc brake type) ....................... AX-24
Rear axle ................................................... AX-22
Rear bumper .............................................. BT-10
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation .............................................. BT-47
Rear disc brake .................................. BR-35, 43
Rear door ................................................... BT-16
Rear drum brake ....................................... BR-31
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................................... EC-291, 469
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-258,
267, 275, 284, 462
Rear seat belt ............................................ RS-11
Rear seat ................................................... BT-60
Rear suspension ....................................... SU-16
Rear window defogger ............................ EL-240
Rear window .............................................. BT-71
Refrigerant connection precaution .............. HA-3
Refrigerant general precaution ................... HA-2
Refrigerant lines ........................................ HA-91
Refrigeration cycle .................................... HA-13
Release bearing (clutch) ..................... CL-17, 20
Removal and installation (A/T) ................ AT-354
Reverse clutch ......................................... AT-403
Reverse idler shaft (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 93
Reverse lamp switch (M/T) - See
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) ................... MT-21
Reverse main gear (M/T) ............. MT-31, 55, 93
Road wheel size ......................................... GI-43
Roof trim .................................................... BT-43
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ............... EL-115
S
S/LOCK - Wiring diagram ............... EL-318, 335,
352, 372
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-558
SAE J1930 terminology list ........................ GI-50
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ........................... AT-344
SROOF - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-292
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ................................................... RS-20
START - Wiring diagram ........................... SC-14
STOP/L - Wiring diagram .................... EL-85, 86
SWL/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-399, 475
Seal - See Exterior .................................... BT-47
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ............... RS-40
Seat belt pre-tensioner ............................... RS-3
Seat belt, front ............................................ RS-5
Seat belt, rear ............................................ RS-11
Seat, front .................................................. BT-56
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
OIL PRESSURE CHECKNJLC0011
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Sedan Hatchback
600 More than 69 (0.69, 0.7, 10) More than 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
2,000 More than 284 (2.84, 2.9, 41) More than 294 (2.94, 3.0, 43)
6,000 More than 422 (4.22, 4.3, 61) More than 392 (3.92, 4.0, 57)
OIL PUMP INSPECTIONNJLC0013Unit: mm (in)
Model Sedan Hatchback
Body to outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.200 (0.0045 - 0.0079) 0.250 - 0.325 (0.0098 - 0.0128)
Inner rotor to outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.18 (0.0071)
Body to inner rotor clearance 0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028) 0.030 - 0.085 (0.0012 - 0.0033)
Body to outer rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.090 (0.0012 - 0.0035)
Inner rotor to brazed portion of housing clear-
ance0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTIONNJLC0012Unit: mm (in)
Model Sedan Hatchback
Regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0382) 0.052 - 0.088 (0.0020 - 0.0035)
OIL CAPACITYNJLC0036Unit:!(Imp qt)
With oil filter change2.7 (2-3/8)
Without oil filter change2.5 (2-1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)3.1 (2-3/4)
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMQG
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
LC-10

SLC283B
JLC284B
SLC926-A
Oil Pressure CheckNJLC0042WARNING:
+Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and oil may
be hot.
+Oil pressure check should be done in ªNeutral positionº.
1. Check oil level.
2. Remove exhaust front tube.
3. Remove oil pressure switch.
4. Install pressure gauge.
5. Install exhaust front tube.
6. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed More than 140 (1.40, 1.43, 20.3)
2,000 More than 270 (2.69, 2.75, 39.1)
4,000 More than 430 (4.29, 4.38, 62.3)
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump
for oil leaks.
8. After the inspections, install the oil pressure switch as follows.
a. Remove the old sealant adhering to the switch and engine.
b. Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent to the thread and
tighten.
: 13 - 17 N´m (1.25 - 1.75 kg-m,9-12ft-lb)
Oil Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0043+When installing oil pump, apply engine oil to rotors.
Refer to EM-99, ªPrimary Timing Chainº for removal.
Reinstall all parts in the reverse order of removal.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Lubrication Circuit (Cont'd)
LC-28

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK=NJLC0048
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Sedan Hatchback
Idle speed More than 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14) More than 140 (1.40, 1.43, 20.3)
2,000 More than 265 (2.65, 2.7, 38) More than 270 (2.69, 2.75, 39.1)
4,000 More than 402 (4.02, 4.1, 58) More than 430 (4.29, 4.38, 62.3)
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTIONNJLC0049Unit: mm (in)
Regulator valve to oil pump cover clearance 0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)
OIL PUMP INSPECTIONNJLC0050Unit: mm (in)
Body to outer rotor radial clearance 0.114 - 0.260 (0.0045 - 0.0102)
Inner rotor to outer rotor tip clearance Below 0.18 (0.0071)
Body to inner rotor axial clearance 0.050 - 0.090 (0.0020 - 0.0035)
Body to outer rotor axial clearance 0.030 - 0.190 (0.0012 - 0.0075)
Inner rotor to brazed portion of housing clearance 0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITYNJLC0078Unit:!(Imp qt)
Drain and refill (Approximately)Without oil filter change 4.9 (4-3/8)
With oil filter change 5.2 (4-5/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)6.3 (5-1/2)
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
LC-35